Full-Day Private Tomar, Knights Templar and Castles Tour
- 8 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
Highlights
Private Tour Discovering Tomar - The City of the Templars -Embark on a rewarding 8-hour private tour of Tomar, known as "The City of the Templars." This charming city, once the seat of the Order of the Knights Templar, is rich in artistic and cultural heritage. The highlight of Tomar is the Convent of Christ, a masterpiece of the Portuguese Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will include a visit to the Templar Castle and the awe-inspiring Convent of Christ, built in the 12th century. Though Tomar may appear to be a simple riverfront town, it boasts a deep and fascinating history. Located along the banks of the Nabão River, Tomar is home to the impressive Castle of Tomar and the Convent of Christ, which served as the medieval headquarters of the Knights Templar. This private tour offers free and flexible pick-up at 8-9 AM and drop-off at 5-6 PM from your accommodation, along with a knowledgeable driver/guide to ensure a memorable experience.KR
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The Convent of Christ (Portuguese: Convento de Cristo/Mosteiro de Cristo) is a former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar, Portugal. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, that later supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century. The convent and castle complex is a historic and cultural monument and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
The Synagogue of Tomar is the best preserved of the medieval synagogues of Portugal. It is located at 73 Rua Dr. Joaquim Jaquinto, in the historic centre of the city of Tomar, and houses a small Jewish Museum. The synagogue of Tomar was built between 1430 and 1460 by the thriving Jewish community of the town
The Castle of Almourol is a medieval castle atop the islet of Almourol in the middle of the Tagus River, located in the civil parish of Praia do Ribatejo, 4 kilometres from the municipal seat of Vila Nova da Barquinha, in Portugal's Center Region
The Convent of the Order of Christ needed a water supply, and the answer was to construct this magnificent six-kilometre aqueduct to conduct water from the four springs at Pegões. The project began in the 1590s and was planned by the Italian military architect Filipe Terzio who had been hired by the Portuguese crown.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Knight Riders Tourism
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Coronavirus Safety Measures - The safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services are always our priority. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking steps to help keep our customers safe.
- We’re certified by the Official Tourism entity ‘Turismo de Portugal’ with the hygiene certification stamp ‘Clean & Safe’.
How it compares in Lisbon
- Its from-price is 87% above the median of the 1396 day trips we list in Lisbon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 436 of 1396.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lisbon
Lisbon spills down its hills to the Tagus estuary, a city of tiled façades, rattling yellow trams, viewpoint terraces and late, unhurried dinners.
The old quarters hold most of the charm. Alfama's tangle of lanes climbs to São Jorge Castle and echoes with fado in the evening, the Baixa's orderly grid runs down to the vast Praça do Comércio on the river, and Bairro Alto and Chiado mix bookshops and cafés by day with bars by night. Viewpoints such as Santa Luzia and Senhora do Monte frame red rooftops and shining water.
Top-ranked sights in Lisbon: Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio), Pena National Palace (Palacio Nacional da Pena), Alfama.
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